A patient with personal control of the adjustable gastric band and bulimia: a psychiatric complication

Obes Surg. 2006 Oct;16(10):1386-7. doi: 10.1381/096089206778663751.

Abstract

Self-adjustment of the gastric band for control of intake is a potential problem. Preoperative psychiatric evaluation is desirable to identify and treat eating disorders and depression, and to indicate surveillance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bulimia Nervosa / epidemiology*
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Gastroplasty / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid / epidemiology*
  • Obesity, Morbid / psychology*
  • Obesity, Morbid / surgery